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Research on the IWF characteristics of LFR under normal operation and blockage conditions
The prerequisite for the engineering application of lead-based fast reactors (LFR) is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the reactor; thus, it is crucial to conduct research on the thermal safety characteristics of LFR. In this study, the inter-wrapper flow (IWF) characteristics of LFR under normal operation and blockage conditions were analyzed with the developed sub-channel code. The developed sub-channel code was verified with the existing experimental data, and the deviation is within ± 10°C, which means the accuracy of the code is acceptable. Furthermore, the influence of IWF, assembly flow rate, and the power of the whole rod bundle on the thermal–hydraulic parameters was studied. The impact of changes in the thermal parameters of individual assemblies was considered as well, including the condition where only one of three rod bundles’ flow rate is 50 % of the original, and the whole heating power is 20 % of the original. Finally, the local flow blockage accidents were analyzed, and the different blockage sub-channels and blockage areas were investigated. The research could provide a reference for the thermal analysis and optimization design of LFR.
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Nuclear Engineering and Design covers the wide range of disciplines involved in the engineering, design, safety and construction of nuclear fission reactors. The Editors welcome papers both on applied and innovative aspects and developments in nuclear science and technology.
Fundamentals of Reactor Design include:
• Thermal-Hydraulics and Core Physics
• Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment (PSA)
• Structural and Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Fuel Behavior and Design
• Structural Plant Design
• Engineering of Reactor Components
• Experiments
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• Accident Mitigation Measures
• Reactor Control Systems
• Licensing Issues
• Safeguard Engineering
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Papers on new reactor ideas and developments (Generation IV reactors) such as inherently safe modular HTRs, High Performance LWRs/HWRs and LMFBs/GFR will be considered; Actinide Burners, Accelerator Driven Systems, Energy Amplifiers and other special designs of power and research reactors and their applications are also encouraged.